tea on first great western train

I am on the way to exeter as i write. I thought i would try the food in the restaurant car.
I started with a cold platter of duck and chicken with a few cold vegetables which have sort of a cross between sweet pickle and light curry marenade. The main was rack of lamb with leeks carrots and potatoes in a mild cheese sauce.

For desert i chose cheese and biscuits. This included edam, stilton mature cheddar and brea.
There was also celery and apple.
The meal also includes coffee and i also had a bottle of house white as well.
This came to just over 40 pounds which is 10 pounds more than i would want to pay but i must keep in mind that the food is being prepared and served on the train. The quality has been excellent and the staff have been helpful and friendly.
Lots of business people eat on the train regularly and like it. There is an old guy behind me who the staff call doctor so i assume he is one and that he is a regular traveller.
I would certainly recommend this if you have to go away for work but are afraid of missing dinner.
Alternatively start a holiday in the southwest with a loved one with a meal to pass the time on the way down
This is a little expensive but given the unusual setting and high quality and ample quantity of food along with decent service i would give this one 8 out of 10.

godfrey's bakery 6 south street romford essex

Godfrey's bakery is a small chain of shops based in hornchurch in essex with shops round about.
I visited with 2 friends while in romford and had to return the next day as i forgot my bag.
This is am unremarkable bakery in some ways but staff do cook fresh meats each day and you can eat them in a sandwich, with salad or with roast potatoes.
Sandwiches were well filled and contained a generous helping of meat.
The first time i visited there was the choice of gammon or pork. On the next day there was also salt beef.
I had an apple strudle 4 pudding which was very full of fruit.
I also had a sausage and a steak and kidney pie which were a little poor quality and lacking in meat but the sandwiches are top quality.
This shop also has plenty of seating at the back and it is guide dog friendly. It is nice to find a reasonable baker that also allows you to sit in to eat. It's a pleasant change from the usual chain shops found on all hi streets.
Over all i give it 7 out of 10 and would recommend godfreys if you are shopping in the area.